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	~~==How To Ban==~~		#REDIRECT [[Server Administration]]

	~~This page is a guide on how to use each ban command with a discription on how to correctly preform the commands.~~
	~~In order to issue the following commands their are permissions that are needed. See here for a list of [[Server Permissions\|permissions]] and their corresponding commands~~

	~~===Durations===~~

	~~Every ban needs a duration, or expiry limit. The duration can be anywhere between 1 minute to infinity, or permanent.~~

	~~1m = One minute~~
	~~1h = One hour~~
	~~1d = One day~~
	~~1w = One week~~
	~~1y = One year~~
	~~0, max, forever = Permanent ban. Will never expire.~~

	~~==IP Banning==~~
	~~There are multiple ways to ban a user using their IP address.~~

	~~[SERVER->] [14] I_need_to_be_banned 127.0.0.1 (localhost)~~
	~~[SERVER->] [15] Ban the other guy 123.123.123.123 (please-dont.ban.me)~~

	~~To ban just the IP address on the user "I_need_to_be_banned" issue the command:~~

	~~/ban 127.0.0.1 <duration> <reason>~~

	~~This will ban the user for one week, with the reason "asked for it". There are two more ways to ban a user. Banning them by name, or slot number. To ban them by their name type:~~

	~~/ban I_need_to_be_banned <duration> <reason>~~
	~~/ban~~ #~~14 1<duration> <reason>~~

	~~Both of the above bans will add the user's IP and BZID to the banlist. To unban before the ban expires unban BOTH the IP and BZID. BZID bans can only be done on a globally registered user.~~

	~~==ID Banning==~~
	~~This type of banning can only be used on globally registered users - those who have registered on the BZFlag forums and have a + sign by their name.~~

	~~To view a user's BZID enter "/idlist" and the server will send out a list of players with their BZIDs~~

	~~[SERVER->] please ban me : 12345~~

	~~To ID ban "please ban me" send the following command:~~

	~~/idban +12345 <duration> <reason>~~

	~~The + sign infront of the BZID is needed for ID bans or else it won't work.~~

	~~==Host Banning==~~
	The host ban is the type of ban that is widely used for stopping an abusive user with a dynamic (changing) IP address. Be careful when issuing this ban as it's possible to block a large number of innocent players from joining.

	~~To do a host ban the player's host, or ISP is needed . The '/playerlist' command will print out their host.~~

	~~[SERVER->] [0]Please Ban Me : 123.123.123.123 (please.ban.me) udp+~~

	~~Their host is in the brackets (please.ban.me). To issue the ban do:~~

	~~/hostban please.ban.me <duration> <reason>~~

	~~==Range Bans==~~
	Range bans are IP bans that cover a range of IP addresses. This type of ban is also useful for banning users with dynamic IPs, while being more precise than a host ban. The following types of range bans are:

	~~127.0.0.* = Class C~~
	~~127.0.. = Class B~~
	~~127...* = Class A (Very bad idea to do this)~~

	~~To issue a range ban do~~

	~~/ban <range> <duration> <reason>~~

	~~==Unbanning==~~
	~~'''The "unban" and "banlist" permissions are needed to successfully issue these commands~~
	~~'''IP Unbanning'''~~
	~~/unban <IP Address>~~

	~~'''ID Unbanning'''~~
	~~/idunban <BZID>~~
	~~The + sign is not needed for unbanning.~~

	~~'''Host Unbanning'''~~
	~~/hostunban <hostname>~~

	~~'''Range Unbanning'''~~
	~~/unban <IP>~~
	~~Make sure to include the *. It must be in the same format as in the banlist~~

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	==How To Ban==		==How To Ban==

	This page is a guide on how to use each ban command~~, as well as an explanation~~ on ~~what each command does~~.		This page is a guide on how to use each ban command with a discription on how to correctly preform the commands.
			In order to issue the following commands their are permissions that are needed. See here for a list of [[Server Permissions\|permissions]] and their corresponding commands

	~~You will need the following permissions in-game to the commands listed below: SHORTBAN, BAN, UNBAN, and PLAYERLIST. If you have ban you don't need shortban.~~		===Durations===

	====Durations====

	Every ban needs a duration, or expiry limit. The duration can be anywhere between 1 minute to infinity, or permanent.		Every ban needs a duration, or expiry limit. The duration can be anywhere between 1 minute to infinity, or permanent.
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	==IP Banning==		==IP Banning==
	There are multiple ways ~~you can~~ ban a user using their IP address~~. You can do the '/playerlist' command and that will print out a list of connected players with their username, IP address, and host (ISP)~~.		There are multiple ways to ban a user using their IP address.

	[SERVER->] [14] I_need_to_be_banned 127.0.0.1 (localhost)		[SERVER->] [14] I_need_to_be_banned 127.0.0.1 (localhost)
	[SERVER->] [15] Ban the other guy 123.123.123.123 (please-dont.ban.me)		[SERVER->] [15] Ban the other guy 123.123.123.123 (please-dont.ban.me)

	To ban just the IP address on the user "I_need_to_be_banned" ~~you do~~		To ban just the IP address on the user "I_need_to_be_banned" issue the command:

	/ban 127.0.0.1 <duration> <reason>		/ban 127.0.0.1 <duration> <reason>

	This will ban the user for one week, with the reason "asked for it". There are two more ways to ban a user. ~~You can ban~~ them by name, or slot number. To ban them by their name ~~you~~ type:		This will ban the user for one week, with the reason "asked for it". There are two more ways to ban a user. Banning them by name, or slot number. To ban them by their name type:

	/ban I_need_to_be_banned <duration> <reason>		/ban I_need_to_be_banned <duration> <reason>
	/ban #14 1<duration> <reason>		/ban #14 1<duration> <reason>

	Both of the above bans will add the user's IP and BZID to the banlist. To unban before the ban expires ~~you must~~ unban BOTH the IP and BZID. ~~You~~ can only ~~do a BZID ban~~ on a globally registered user.		Both of the above bans will add the user's IP and BZID to the banlist. To unban before the ban expires unban BOTH the IP and BZID. BZID bans can only be done on a globally registered user.

	==ID Banning==		==ID Banning==
	This type of banning can only be used on globally registered users - those who have registered on the BZFlag forums and have a + sign by their name.		This type of banning can only be used on globally registered users - those who have registered on the BZFlag forums and have a + sign by their name.

	To view a user's BZID ~~you must type~~ "/idlist" and the server will send ~~you~~ a list of players with their BZIDs		To view a user's BZID enter "/idlist" and the server will send out a list of players with their BZIDs

	[SERVER->] please ban me : 12345		[SERVER->] please ban me : 12345

	To ID ban "please ban me" ~~you~~ send the following command:		To ID ban "please ban me" send the following command:

	/idban +12345 <duration> <reason>		/idban +12345 <duration> <reason>

	~~You need to have the~~ + sign infront of the BZID or else it won't work.		The + sign infront of the BZID is needed for ID bans or else it won't work.

	==Host Banning==		==Host Banning==
	The host ban is the type of ban that is widely used for stopping an abusive user with a dynamic (changing) IP address. Be careful when ~~you do~~ this ban as ~~you can~~ block a large number of innocent players from joining.		The host ban is the type of ban that is widely used for stopping an abusive user with a dynamic (changing) IP address. Be careful when issuing this ban as it's possible to block a large number of innocent players from joining.

	To do a host ban ~~you need to know~~ the player's host, or ISP. The '/playerlist' command will ~~tell you~~ their host.		To do a host ban the player's host, or ISP is needed . The '/playerlist' command will print out their host.

	[SERVER->] [0]Please Ban Me : 123.123.123.123 (please.ban.me) udp+		[SERVER->] [0]Please Ban Me : 123.123.123.123 (please.ban.me) udp+
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	/hostban please.ban.me <duration> <reason>		/hostban please.ban.me <duration> <reason>

	'''NOTE: lots of innocent players can get caught in a host ban! If you are a server owner/operator make sure you have a whitelist group setup to allow innocent players through! If you are a player and receive a ban message "Banned host for: <user> <reason> by <banner>" then send a PM to that user on the forums!'''

	==Range Bans==		==Range Bans==
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	/ban <range> <duration> <reason>		/ban <range> <duration> <reason>

			==Unbanning==
			'''The "unban" and "banlist" permissions are needed to successfully issue these commands
			'''IP Unbanning'''
			/unban <IP Address>

			'''ID Unbanning'''
			/idunban <BZID>
			The + sign is not needed for unbanning.

			'''Host Unbanning'''
			/hostunban <hostname>

			'''Range Unbanning'''
			/unban <IP>
			Make sure to include the *. It must be in the same format as in the banlist

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	'''NOTE: lots of innocent players can get caught in a host ban! If you are a server owner/operator make sure you have a whitelist group setup to allow innocent players through! If you are a player and receive a ban message "Banned host for: <user> <reason> by <banner>" then send a PM to that user on the forums!'''		'''NOTE: lots of innocent players can get caught in a host ban! If you are a server owner/operator make sure you have a whitelist group setup to allow innocent players through! If you are a player and receive a ban message "Banned host for: <user> <reason> by <banner>" then send a PM to that user on the forums!'''

			==Range Bans==
			Range bans are IP bans that cover a range of IP addresses. This type of ban is also useful for banning users with dynamic IPs, while being more precise than a host ban. The following types of range bans are:

			127.0.0.* = Class C
			127.0.. = Class B
			127...* = Class A (Very bad idea to do this)

			To issue a range ban do

			/ban <range> <duration> <reason>

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	[SERVER->] [0]Please Ban Me : 123.123.123.123 (please.ban.me) udp+		[SERVER->] [0]Please Ban Me : 123.123.123.123 (please.ban.me) udp+

			Their host is in the brackets (please.ban.me). To issue the ban do:

			/hostban please.ban.me <duration> <reason>

			'''NOTE: lots of innocent players can get caught in a host ban! If you are a server owner/operator make sure you have a whitelist group setup to allow innocent players through! If you are a player and receive a ban message "Banned host for: <user> <reason> by <banner>" then send a PM to that user on the forums!'''

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	You need to have the + sign infront of the BZID or else it won't work.		You need to have the + sign infront of the BZID or else it won't work.

			==Host Banning==
			The host ban is the type of ban that is widely used for stopping an abusive user with a dynamic (changing) IP address. Be careful when you do this ban as you can block a large number of innocent players from joining.

			To do a host ban you need to know the player's host, or ISP. The '/playerlist' command will tell you their host.

			[SERVER->] [0]Please Ban Me : 123.123.123.123 (please.ban.me) udp+

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IP Banning

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	To ban just the IP address on the user "I_need_to_be_banned" you do		To ban just the IP address on the user "I_need_to_be_banned" you do

	/ban 127.0.0.1 ~~1w asked for it.~~		/ban 127.0.0.1 <duration> <reason>

	This will ban the user for one week, with the reason "asked for it". There are two more ways to ban a user. You can ban them by name, or slot number. To ban them by their name you type:		This will ban the user for one week, with the reason "asked for it". There are two more ways to ban a user. You can ban them by name, or slot number. To ban them by their name you type:

	/ban I_need_to_be_banned ~~1w this is a test~~		/ban I_need_to_be_banned <duration> <reason>
	/ban #14 ~~1w this is another test~~		/ban #14 1<duration> <reason>

	Both of the above bans will add the user's IP and BZID to the banlist. To unban before the ban expires you must unban BOTH the IP and BZID. You can only do a BZID ban on a globally registered user.		Both of the above bans will add the user's IP and BZID to the banlist. To unban before the ban expires you must unban BOTH the IP and BZID. You can only do a BZID ban on a globally registered user.

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	[SERVER->] please ban me : 12345		[SERVER->] please ban me : 12345

	To ID ban "please ban me" you send the following command		To ID ban "please ban me" you send the following command:

	/idban +12345 ~~0 test~~		/idban +12345 <duration> <reason>

	You need to have the + sign infront of the BZID or else it won't work.		You need to have the + sign infront of the BZID or else it won't work.

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	/ban #14 1w this is another test		/ban #14 1w this is another test

	Both of the above bans will add the user's IP and BZID to the banlist. To unban before the ban expires you must unban BOTH the IP and BZID.		Both of the above bans will add the user's IP and BZID to the banlist. To unban before the ban expires you must unban BOTH the IP and BZID. You can only do a BZID ban on a globally registered user.

			==ID Banning==
			This type of banning can only be used on globally registered users - those who have registered on the BZFlag forums and have a + sign by their name.

			To view a user's BZID you must type "/idlist" and the server will send you a list of players with their BZIDs

			[SERVER->] please ban me : 12345

			To ID ban "please ban me" you send the following command

			/idban +12345 0 test

			You need to have the + sign infront of the BZID or else it won't work.